Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) members have discussed with their consulting engineer how the Sandy Hook Center sewage pump station’s capacity should be increased to handle rising sewage pumping demands at the 5-A Glen Road site.

As local resident Laurena Ms McCarthy has become challenged by the advancing effects of ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, she is welcoming the kindness of total strangers, as well as loved ones and friends, who are working against the clock to re-outfit her Mount Pleasant residence so she can spend as much time there as circumstances will allow.

Newtown is under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service-New York, NY office, which remains in effect until 6 pm this evening.

One of the world’s top bond rating agencies has reaffirmed Newtown’s equivalent of a perfect credit score.

Borough Zoning Commission (BZC) members are reviewing the borough zoning regulations in light of some anticipated zoning applications, which may require certain revisions to the land use rules to make those development projects workable.

A closer look at Newtown's recycling habits and materials.

Members of the Advertising/Sales and Editorial departments of The Newtown Bee were among those honored February 15-16 during the 2019 New England Better Newspaper Convention hosted by New England Newspaper & Press Association. Six awards were received by staff members, including a first place award for one of the newspaper’s reporters.

While staying within the amount budgeted, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal said he is planning to ask the Legislative Council to authorize increasing allocations for local seniors and disabled residents who qualify for rebates under Newtown’s current tax relief program.

The 25th annual Citizen Police Academy will be offered to the general public by Newtown Police Department starting on March 24. Deadline to register is March 13.

Members of the Water & Sewer Authority (WSA) have held a brief public hearing on some proposed changes to the town’s Water Pollution Control Plan.